Job Details
Scheels Company Goals:
We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.
Overview:
The Benefits Accounting Specialist position will focus on general accounting specifically related to company benefits, company stock and payroll. This position will be a part of the accounting team and will work closely with the benefits and payroll team.
Responsibilities include a full financial spectrum and may include the following:
- Record bi-monthly payroll entries into accounting software
- Record monthly benefit entries into accounting software
- Prepare annual manager bonus calculations and related accounting transactions
- Administer accounting related to ESOP retirement plan distributions
- Process common stock distributions
- Administer annual stock purchase
- Maintain company stock ownership ledger
- Complete monthly reconciliations for all payroll and benefit general ledger accounts
Requirements: - Understanding of basic accounting procedures is required
- Proficient in excel with a strong ability to research, collect, and export data
- Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem solving skills
- Be professional in appearance and attitude; contribute to a positive team atmosphere by treating others with respect and consideration while taking pride in being part of a winning team
- Maintain orderly appearance of personal work space and surrounding areas
- Perform work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work assigned schedule which is typically Monday through Friday day time hours, but may include some evening or weekend hours as needed
- Task orientated and can prioritize job duties in order of importance
- Assist with all other duties assigned
Customer Service- Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine "Thank you"
Culture- Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
- Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
- Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
- Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
Team Mentality- Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
Teach-ability- Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
- Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Dress Code- Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
Efficiency- Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines
Education & Experience:The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or associate's degree in an accounting related field and/or equivalent work experience.
Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.